2 January 1709Recovery of BrugesJohn Churchill Marlborough, 1st
Bruges returns to Allied control as French troops withdraw after the recovery of Ghent.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1709, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Bruges returns to Allied control as French troops withdraw after the recovery of Ghent.
Supports harsh Allied terms rejected by France.
Marlborough begins the siege of Tournai during the 1709 campaign.
Marlborough opens the 1709 campaign by investing Tournai before advancing toward Mons.
The town of Tournai surrenders; its citadel continues resistance until 3 September.
The citadel of Tournai surrenders after a prolonged Allied siege.
Marlborough and Eugene drive the French from Malplaquet in a costly Allied victory.
Wins a costly victory beside Prince Eugene.
The Allied investment of Mons begins after the victory at Malplaquet.
Allied siege trenches are opened at Mons after the Battle of Malplaquet.
Allied forces secure Tournai after a prolonged siege, opening another route through Flanders.
Mons capitulates after the Allied siege following Malplaquet.
The treaty names Ypres among barrier towns intended for Dutch garrisons.
The treaty names Ypres among barrier towns intended for Dutch garrisons.
Uses coke to fuel his blast furnaces
Awarded a knighthood
Marlborough is involved in Allied diplomacy as peace terms with Louis XIV are debated.
Seeks appointment as captain-general for life, but officials find no suitable precedent for granting the office permanently.
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